HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 10: Ennis 48, Royce City 20

ROYCE CITY – After two first-quarter turnovers—one on Ennis’ first play from scrimmage, and another on the kickoff following Royse City’s first touchdown (a 24-yard touchdown pass from Kenneth Spring to Ahmon Dozier) – Ennis began to look more like its undefeated, state-ranked self.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 10: Mans. Summit 42, Midlothian 21

MANSFIELD — Free safety like Ahmaad Moses plucked two interceptions for the second time in his varsity career to help Summit defeat Midlothian 42-21 in District 4-5A Division I matchup Friday night at Vernon Newsom Stadium and clinch a first-round home playoff game.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 10: Red Oak 42, Birdville 27

RED OAK — Kendall Brown led Red Oak (2-7, 2-4 4-5A Div. I) with 338 yards passing in a win over Birdville (3-6, 1-5).Red Oak scored 21 consecutive points after Birdville crept within 21-20 early in the third quarter. Jace Wyatt caught three touchdowns for 164 yards for Red Oak.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 10: Stephenville 38, Mid. Heritage 27

MIDLOTHIAN — Quarterback Ryder Lambert tallied 101 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns to help Stephenville defeat Midlothian Heritage to clinch the district’s first seed. Stephenville’s defense had two defensive touchdowns and recovered three turnovers.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 10: Waxahachie 41, Waco 12

WACO — Running back Jayden Becks ran for three touchdowns and quarterback Roderick Hartsfield Jr. passed for two more as Waxahachie (6-3, 4-2 in 11-6A) clinched a playoff spot.Becks scored on a pair of 1-yard, first-period plunges, then scampered 47 yards for a third quarter score.

OPINION: Democrat spending bill taxes the rich and the poor

“No one got everything they wanted, including me, but that’s what compromise is. That’s consensus. And that’s what I ran on.”That was President Joe Biden on Oct. 28 unveiling his latest $1.75 trillion spending bill – watered down from $3.5 trillion after Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Lost in Yellowstone (chapter 15)

CHAPTER 15“The River, the Lord, and me.” (Part 2) This Thursday morning would be one I will never forget.Soon after Todd got up and around, I made the trek down to the Snake River to wash my face, brush my teeth, and re-fill our water bottles.

OUT TO PASTOR: I can never, ever have too much ice cream

It was one of those hectic weeks that flew by, and I didn’t know it until the end of the week.Friday night at supper time, it was one of those sneaky crashes. But, unfortunately, all the energy during the week had been pushing both of us forward, and we had no options but to keep plowing ahead.

ON THE JOB TRAINING (part 30)

Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.

TASTE: A FESTIVE MENU FIT FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

FAMILY FEATURES – Hearty snacks, seasonal sides, flavorful main dishes and tantalizing desserts all complement one another perfectly for holiday celebrations among loved ones.